“Start with purpose, stay resilient, and build with integrity. It’s not about how fast you grow but how meaningfully you impact the lives around you.”
Entrepreneurs Today reached out to Siddth Jain, the Founder & Managing Director of IFERP (Institute for Educational Research and Publication), to understand more about the work he is doing with his partner, Rudra Bhanu Satapathy, CEO & Co-Founder, in empowering the global research community.
College friends from SRM University Chennai, Siddth and Rudra, met as students and dreamt of building something in the space from the very start.
Speaking of what inspired the inception of IFERP, Siddth reveals,
“We envisioned IFERP as a platform that bridges the gap between academic excellence and technological innovation.”
Since the launch of IFERP, the platform has evolved into a leading professional association that’s working towards enhancing academic research, publication, and collaboration on a global scale.
The mission is to build an ecosystem that would connect researchers, academics, and industry professionals to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate for innovation. Siddth and Rudra add,
“Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for academic advancement by facilitating research, conferences, and knowledge dissemination.”
Finding a Gap
The inspiration to build IFERP came when Siddth saw a major disconnect between research talent and real-world application, especially in emerging markets. He says that researchers often had no proper access to platforms, recognition, and international exposure. As a result, IFERP was founded with the simple goal of making research more accessible, impactful and collaborative. Today, IFERP has grown into a global network supporting thousands of researchers.
In terms of what they are doing differently, they have an all-in-one research ecosystem. They further add,
“Unlike traditional academic platforms that focus on singular services, IFERP offers end-to-end research solutions — from conferences, journal publications, and mentorships to collaborative projects, Institutional Membership, international mobility exchange program, research funding, author services and global networking opportunities. We are a one-stop solution for researchers and institutions aiming for quality, visibility, and impact.”
IFERP is also constantly on the move to innovate by integrating AI into the abstract review system. The platform also offers mentorship programs and encourages strong academic-industry partnerships so that no researcher feels disconnected or unsupported.
Navigating Challenges
One of the significant hurdles Siddth had to face was establishing the platform in a market that is already so competitive and saturated. Due to this, convincing institutions and researchers to believe in IFERP was a daunting task. However, they were able to achieve it with consistency and focus on quality.
Moreover, expanding globally was no easy feat, especially while maintaining standard service delivery across diverse geographies. Siddth says,
“We overcame this by building strong process frameworks, investing in technology, and cultivating a passionate team that shared the same vision.”
A Bright Future
IFERP was recognised as one of the ‘Emerging Businesses Making A Difference In India 2025’ by Mid-day.
Some of IFERP’s major milestones include hosting over 500+ international conferences in more than 100 countries with researchers attending their global conferences, supporting 130,000+ researchers and academicians across various disciplines, establishing partnerships with top-tier universities and research institutions, and launching IFERP Academy, a structured learning platform for researchers and students worldwide.
Moving forward, IFERP wants to be known as the future of research. Some of their immediate plans are to build more platforms like IFERP Academy exclusively for researchers, develop their AI-powered research tools to assist scholars and expand their reach to the Middle East, Europe, and the USA.
With a vision to reach new heights, a lesson both founders want to share with emerging entrepreneurs is,
“Vision alone isn’t enough — execution, adaptability, and perseverance are what turn dreams into reality. Surrounding yourself with a dedicated team and staying grounded in your mission makes the difference.”
